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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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