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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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