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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation 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 institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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