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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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