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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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