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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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