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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? 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 organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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