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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC 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 University of Kentucky to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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