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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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