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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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