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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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