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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University 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 educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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