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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee 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 strategies are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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