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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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