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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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