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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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