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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators 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 models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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