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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online 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 organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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