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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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