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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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