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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed 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 business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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