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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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