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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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