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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations 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 different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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