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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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