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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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