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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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