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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed 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 courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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