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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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