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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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