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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach 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 organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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