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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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