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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that instructors 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 institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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