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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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