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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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