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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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