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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to massively open online courses (MOOC) and open educational resources . As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects.

Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates? This intriguing new book also deals with the instructional ideas associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. For more details about this exciting new book please see instructional design.

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