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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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