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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee 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 business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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