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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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