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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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