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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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