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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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