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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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