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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses 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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