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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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