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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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