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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach 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 Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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