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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach 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 Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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