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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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