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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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