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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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