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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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