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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors 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 institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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