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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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