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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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