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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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