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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify 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 Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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