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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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