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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? 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 optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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