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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 organizations like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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