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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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