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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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