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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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