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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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