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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure 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 models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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