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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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