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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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