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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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