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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers 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 different business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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