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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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