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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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