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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the 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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