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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC 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 institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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