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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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