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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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