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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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