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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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