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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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