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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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