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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students 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 institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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