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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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