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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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