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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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