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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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