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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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