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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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