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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers 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 business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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