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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed 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 strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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