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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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