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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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