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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative 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 we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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