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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers 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 different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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