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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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