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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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