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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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