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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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