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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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