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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers 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 Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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