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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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