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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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