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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors 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 strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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