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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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