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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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