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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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