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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers 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 Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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