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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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