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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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