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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified 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 strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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