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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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