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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach 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 Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates 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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