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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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