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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators 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 institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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