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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important 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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