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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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