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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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