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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open 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 OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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