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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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