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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC 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 The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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