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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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