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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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