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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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