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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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