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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online 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 organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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