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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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 Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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