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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to massive open online courses (MOOCs) and open educational resources . As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educational Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects.

New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can learners ensure 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. How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition? This inspiring new book also talks about the instructional ideas associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). For more details about this exciting new book please see MOOC higher education.

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