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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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