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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure 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 business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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