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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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