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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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