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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee 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 institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key 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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