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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed 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 strategies are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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