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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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