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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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