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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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