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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses 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 Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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