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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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