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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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