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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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