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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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