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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online 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 Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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