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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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