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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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