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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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