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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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