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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators 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 models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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