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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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