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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? 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 Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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