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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors 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 different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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