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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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