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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? 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 organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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