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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators 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 models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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