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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major 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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