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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed 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 strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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