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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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