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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online 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 UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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