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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? 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 organizations like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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