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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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