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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz 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 institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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