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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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