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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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