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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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