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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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