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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers 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 different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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