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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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