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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed 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 MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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