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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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