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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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