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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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