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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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