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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators 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 models are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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