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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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