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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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