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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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