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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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