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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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