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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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