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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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