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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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