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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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