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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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