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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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