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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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