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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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