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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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