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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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