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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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