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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach 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 FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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