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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively 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 models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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