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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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