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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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