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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure 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 institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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