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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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