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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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