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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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