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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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