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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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