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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers 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 organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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