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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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