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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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