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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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