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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers 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 business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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