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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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