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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers 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 institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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