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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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