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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes 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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