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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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