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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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