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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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