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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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