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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and 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 teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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