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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach 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 organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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