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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed 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 business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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