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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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