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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses 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 Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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