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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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