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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment 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 we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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