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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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