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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers 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 strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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