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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers 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 business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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