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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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