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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also reviews 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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