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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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