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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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