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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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