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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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