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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment 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 manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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