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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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