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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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