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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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