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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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