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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors 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 strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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