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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers 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 business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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