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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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