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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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