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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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