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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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