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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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