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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers 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 MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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