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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? 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 institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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