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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning enable humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed 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 different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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