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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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