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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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