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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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