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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure 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 strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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