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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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