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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach 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 institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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