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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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