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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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