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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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