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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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