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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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