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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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