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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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