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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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