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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively 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 San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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