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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students 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 business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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