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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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