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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers 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 business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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