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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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