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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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