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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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