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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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