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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? 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 organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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