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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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