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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers 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 Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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