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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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