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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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