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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers 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 business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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