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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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