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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation 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 organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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