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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching 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 Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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