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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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