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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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