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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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