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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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