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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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