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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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