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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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