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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers 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 strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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