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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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