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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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