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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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