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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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