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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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