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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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