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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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