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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers 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 different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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