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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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