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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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