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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open 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 institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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