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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure 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 different business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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