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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors 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 different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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