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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? 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 Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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