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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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