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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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