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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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