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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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