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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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