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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors 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 organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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