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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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