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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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