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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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