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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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