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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers 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 business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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