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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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