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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers 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 business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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