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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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