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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed 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 organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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