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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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