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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify 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 strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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