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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed 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 business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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