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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers 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 different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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