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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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