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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors 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 Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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