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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators 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 different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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