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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online 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 institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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