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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students 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 improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions 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 dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating 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 provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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