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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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