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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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