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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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