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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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