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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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