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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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