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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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