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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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