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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? 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 Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about 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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