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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes 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 FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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