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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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