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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators 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 business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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