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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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