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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes 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 organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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