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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators 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. What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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