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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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