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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified 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 strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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