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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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