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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed 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 Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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