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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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