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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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