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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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