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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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