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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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