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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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