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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? 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 institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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