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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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