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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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