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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach 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 Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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