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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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