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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators 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 organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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