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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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