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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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