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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? 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 institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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