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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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