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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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