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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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