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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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