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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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