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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure 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 business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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