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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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