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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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