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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed 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 business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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