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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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