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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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