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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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