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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? 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 organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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