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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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