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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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