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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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