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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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