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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators 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 different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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