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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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