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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? 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 institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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