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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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