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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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