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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively 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 organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education experiments. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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