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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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