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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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