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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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