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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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