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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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