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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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