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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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