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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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