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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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