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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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