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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors 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 different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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