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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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