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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify 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 strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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