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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify 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 different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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