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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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