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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed 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 strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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