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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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