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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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