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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews 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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