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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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