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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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