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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment 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 manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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