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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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