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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators 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 business models are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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