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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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