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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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