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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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