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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What 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 issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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