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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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