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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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