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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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