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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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