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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)