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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally 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 a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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