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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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