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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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