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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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