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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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