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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses 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 Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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