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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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