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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee 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 Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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