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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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