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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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