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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure 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 Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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