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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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