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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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