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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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