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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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