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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC 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 United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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