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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental 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 teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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