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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we 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 models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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