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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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