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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses 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 Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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