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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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