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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors 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 strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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