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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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