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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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