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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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