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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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