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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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