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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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