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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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