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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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