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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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