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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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