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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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