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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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