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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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