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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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