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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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