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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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