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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed 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 institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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