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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach 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 institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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