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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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