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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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