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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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