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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different 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 participants get a handle on poor 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 elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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