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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes 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 organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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