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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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