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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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