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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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