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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers 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 Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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