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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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