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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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