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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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