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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure 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 different business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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