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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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