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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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