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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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