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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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