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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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