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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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