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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online 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 organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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