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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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