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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed 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 different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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