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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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