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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses 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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