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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations 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 strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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