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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers 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 Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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