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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators 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 models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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