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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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