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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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