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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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