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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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