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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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