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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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