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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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