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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed 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 strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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