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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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