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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors 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 different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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