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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers 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 models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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