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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire 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 thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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