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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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