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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors 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 different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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