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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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