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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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