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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What 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 educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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