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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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