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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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