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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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