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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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