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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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