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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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