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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation 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 we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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