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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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