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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC 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 United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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