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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed 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 institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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