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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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