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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers 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 different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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