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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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