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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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