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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses 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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