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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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