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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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