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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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