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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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