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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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